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With the return of the rain signifying the end of the summer, it is time for me to to reflect back on my role as the CKISS Outreach Assistant. My contract is coming to a close and overall it was a fantastic field season for the CKISS spring and summer education and outreach program. A …  Read more

Your Summer 2023 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’nTell? Spotted lanternfly, Outreach Booth Summer Schedule, Community Weed Pulls, Meet the 2023 summer staff, If you want to receive our CKISS’n Tell newsletter you can either become a member by clicking …  Read more

We are thrilled to kick off year two of the three year project Communities Protect Freshwater Together: Riparian Restoration in the Kootenay Region. The purpose of the project is to is to engage and inspire the local community to help protect freshwater quality through the restoration of critical water bodies and adjacent riparian habitat within …  Read more

**UPDATE: The Program Assistant deadline has been extended and the IS Tech Position has been filled.** Do you want to help reduce the impact of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of our region? Are you curious about invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? If so, there are exciting opportunities for you …  Read more

Invasive Species Technicians Ellen Carpenter Ellen is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba. After spending 6 years living in Canmore, she moved to Nelson to attend the Recreation, Fish and Wildlife program at Selkirk College. With a growing knowledge and fascination for everything wild, Ellen is excited for the opportunity to make a positive impact with CKISS …  Read more

What is black and white and red all over? Hint: it feeds on over 70 plant and tree species, especially fruit crops, is featured on late night comedy and is causing 45%-100% loss of grape crops in the mid-Atlantic states. Oh no! Save the wine! The answer is not a newspaper, but an agricultural pest …  Read more

Invasive species are the second greatest threat to biodiversity after habitat loss. Every year the BC government declares May ‘Invasive Species Action Month’ recognizing the impact on BC’s environment, economy, society, and human health. Preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species is possible with growing awareness, education, and management of human behaviours, practices, and …  Read more

Your Earth Day 2023 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’nTell? Earth Day Giveaway, Outreach Booth Events, Spring EcoGarden Webinar, Save the Date: CKISS AGM & Speaker Series and How to show your support of CKISS to the Trust If you …  Read more

The financial support from the Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) has been integral to CKISS’ work to keep ecosystems healthy and economies thriving through education and effective invasive species management in the Central Kootenay region. The Trust is writing a new Columbia Basin Management Plan and is seeking community feedback to help shape this plan. …  Read more

Your Winter 2023 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’nTell? CKISS is hiring Land Managers meeting Bullfrog virtual update Education programs to get involved with: Community Weed Pulls & STEMming with Invasives Youth Program RDCK Invasive Species Strategy Implementation Plan Field …  Read more